Once you have been charmed by the subtle fragrance of the wild juniper and gum rock roses that line the rugged cliffs on the west coast of Portugal, there will come that day when you will sense an unquenchable desire for the south – that wonderful sensation of wanderlust, wistfulness and melancholy known to the Portuguese as “Saudade”. v=1610038783","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7169533706291,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. The Hamburg-based brand Gin Sul has long been able to establish itself at the very top of German gins. The addition of coriander seeds and lavender flowers adds a subtle floral touch, creating a well-balanced and sophisticated gin.

The prominent notes of juniper berries are complemented by the refreshing citrusy aroma of lemons from the Algarve region. The aromas responsible for that are derived from ingredients the likes of which you'll certainly meet at the Portuguese west coast. Late in the summer of 2013, the conversion of a former joinery began and just a few months later the first juniper distillate dripped into the stainless steel jugs. After living in Portugal, Stephan Garbe was inspired to use Portuguese botanicals, particularly lemons and Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer). This dry gin is characterised by the finest botanicals, careful distillation in very small batches and subtle hints of Mediterranean citrus.

Aufgrund seines milden Charakters passt er meiner Meinung nach mit allen gängigen Tonics zusammen und macht sich auch in einem Martini oder Gin-Fizz extrem gut. v=1700935404","width":2500},{"alt":"Johnnie Walker Black Label 12YO 70cl","id":2923331584051,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. At irregular intervals, we do something special: individual, strictly limited, hand-labeled special editions that are very popular with connoisseurs and collectors both here and abroad. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!

At the Altona Distillery, Gin Sul is produced by hand and with great care by Hamburg's only gin distillery using botanicals from almost 3,000 km away in south-west Portugal.

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I traveled the country, began to learn the language in bars using gestures and signs, and eventually commuted between Hamburg and the south of Portugal. The cold, clear and soft water from the Lüneburg Heath region, south of Hamburg, is blended with GIN SUL distillate in the Altona Spirit Manufacture to bring it to 43% strength.

We and selected third parties use cookies or similar technologies for technical purposes and, with your consent, also for "simple interactions and functionality", "experience improvement" and "measurement". v=1659193837","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":21546866475059,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. This exceptional gin is presented in a beautifully designed bottle, reflecting the elegance and craftsmanship that goes into its creation.

By the end of the 70s, the bulky ships had become too expensive to maintain and were slowly phased out. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. To learn more about the categories of personal information collected and the purposes for which such information will be used, please refer to our privacy policy. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and expertise of the distillers behind Gin Sul. Juniper berries, coriander, rosemary, peppers, lavender, cinnamon and fresh lemons from Portugal are just some of the ingredients which capture the ‘saudade’, or soulful longing, in Gin Sul.The beauty of simplicity for GIN SUL is, for example, the excellent organic juniper or fresh rosemary. The long connection between the Royal Navy and rum can be traced back to 1655 and Vice-Admiral William Penn's expedition to the West Indies. As if that wasn't enough, the German distillers add a very specific amount of fruity, semi-sweet Riesling.